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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are living under the notion that staying indoors could shield us from outdoor pollutants. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when most people around the world were confined to their homes, we felt safer. However, being indoor isn’t tantamount to pollution-free condition. There are homes with level of air pollution that is as high or even exceeds the legal outdoor limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more about what makes a sick house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/headsupenglish.com\/index.php\/advanced-english-students\/advanced-mini-lessons\/173-sick-houses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define the adverb “adversely<\/strong>“. “Did you know that your house could adversely<\/strong> affect your health?<\/em>” Give two synonyms and use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of the word “malaise<\/strong>“? “It’s a home that contributes to or brings about allergies, malaise<\/strong>, migraines, and\/or colds.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “solitary” mean? “And although it doesn’t come down to a solitary<\/strong> factor, the pollutants accumulate…<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are sick houses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Aside from health risks, what other effects could sick houses have on its dwellers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you keep your home free from indoor pollution?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. In your opinion, which areas in your country have more sick houses?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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